The Inside Story Podcast

Former enemies in Mali, including an Al-Qaeda-linked group, join forces to target military sites. The defence minister has been killed. Russian mercenaries backing the government have come under attack. What are the implications of this unrest?
In this episode:
Oluwole Ojewale, Regional Co-ordinator for West and Central Africa, Institute for Security Studies.
Nicolas Normand, Former French Ambassador to Mali.
Ovigwe Eguegu, Policy Analyst, Development Reimagined.
Host: Imran Khan
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Divisions widen within NATO. US president Donald Trump is furious after a refusal by European member states to join the Iran war. Reports say he's considering measures against the UK and Spain. So, how serious is the rift for the future of the military alliance?
In this episode:
Carne Ross - former British Diplomat and founder of the non-profit advisory group, Independent Diplomat.
Eli Bremer - Retired Major in the US Air Force and a Republican Strategist
Pablo Calderon Martinez - Head of Politics and International Relations at Northeastern University London and a specialist in European affairs.
Host: James Bays
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Reports of unauthorised access to one of the most powerful artificial intelligence models yet developed. Nothing malicious, the owners say, but it has intensified focus on such technology falling into the wrong hands.
In this episode:
Ramesh Srinivasan, Professor at UCLA Department of Information Studies, AI and technology specialist
Marc Einstein, Research Director and Global Head of AI Research at Counterpoint Research & Digital Transformation analyst
Adrian Monck, Senior Adviser on AI and Technology to the United Nations and Editor of the 'Seven Things' newsletter in Geneva
Host: James Bays
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Ukraine reopens a pipeline, enabling the delivery of Russian crude to some EU countries. In return, it gets a multibillion-dollar loan, while Moscow rakes in oil revenue. How will this complex deal play out on the battlefield?
In this episode:
Marina Miron, Researcher in Defence Studies at King’s College London
Maximilian Hess, Author of 'Economic War: Ukraine and the Global Conflict between Russia and the West'
Pieter Cleppe, Editor-in-Chief, BrusselsReport.eu
Host: James Bays
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Within the EU, a split is growing over how to respond to Israel's actions in the Middle East. Some members want to suspend a trade deal. But its staunchest allies have foiled the move. Can a divided bloc become a voice against Israel's aggression?
In this episode:
Bobby McDonagh, a former Irish ambassador to the EU, Italy and the UK
Daniel Levy, President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator
Dan Perry, the publisher of 'Ask Questions Later' on Substack and former Editor of the Associated Press for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Host: Imran Khan
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